BARD: SPEC MUSI C Opera & Arias: A Celebration! September 12 & 13 | 2pm & 7:30pm Feel all the passion, love and joy in favourite selections from Verdi’s La Traviata, The Merry Widow (Lehár), Die Fledermaus (Strauss) and more. Featuring the gifted young singers of the UBC Opera Ensemble, directed by Nancy Hermiston, along with members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, led by Maestro Leslie Dala. Bard Artistic Director Christopher Gaze hosts all performances. VSO @ Bard: Marvellous Music! June 28 | 7:30pm
Opera & Arias | Photo: Tim Matheson
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Talkback Tuesdays | Photo: Kristin Szilvassy
TA LKS A ND A C T IVIT IE S Talkback Tuesdays Free Post-Show Discussions | Tuesday evenings from July 5 – August 30 Dive deeper into the play you’ve just enjoyed. After select Tuesday evening performances Media Sponsor on the BMO Mainstage and the Howard Family Stage, stay for a lively Q&A session with members of the cast. Bard Explored Talks June 25, July 9 & August 13 | 11am Simon Fraser University’s Paul Budra delivers in-depth explorations of this season’s plays. He’ll take you beyond the story as he explores ideas, inspirations and influences. Bring your questions and leave with fuller insights and appreciation of the plays. Forum: Challenging Shakespeare June 28 | 7:30pm Shakespeare can be a catalyst for entirely new works that speak to our world today. Discover how theatre artists approach the opportunities – and the pitfalls. Onstage panel with an audience Q&A. 36
VocalEye A Midsummer Night's Dream August 20 | 7:30pm August 28 | 2pm VocalEye described performances in the BMO Mainstage tent offer live, real-time descriptions of the visual elements onstage, for patrons with vision loss. Relaxed Performances A Midsummer Night's Dream July 17 & August 14 | 2pm During these performances, we have an open and encouraging attitude towards audience members moving, making noise and exiting/ entering the auditorium freely. Every BMO Mainstage performance has wheelchair and/or Step Away seats. If you need more information or have other access needs, please contact the Box Office at 604-739-0559.
